NT 3.5

[Kateb8020]

My partner and I had the news that the NT 3.5. Called into a room and the general attitude was there was likely to be something wrong with our baby however, it being normal for our baby was also common . Advised on the various tests and chose to pay for the blood test that test the baby’s DNA in my blood. Really struggling to hold back the tears . Has anyone had a similar experience and everything turned out ok

[LaceyMermaid]

@Ard35 thanks that’s reassuring. I’m too late for CVS but too early for amnio so I’ve opted for nipt to see what that says. Just confused why it’s come back high as apparently my scan was fine.
@Pip12a glad you’ve had your NIPT done I’m getting mine done today

[LaceyMermaid]

@Sixtyorforty I’m praying for a result like that

[Kateb8020]

So 95% chance of Down’s for our baby . We have no idea on how to decide what to do, seeing all the sides of it , we are heartbroken

[Sixtyorforty]

@Kateb8020 sorry to hear this news. Was this result from the bloods? Are you being offered amnio?

[LaceyMermaid]

I’m really sorry to hear this @Kateb8020

[Pip12a]

I’m so sorry @Kateb8020 I hope you’ve been offered lots of support xx

[hols86]

So sorry to hear this, what was your blood results? Maybe amino might be worth doing x

[Livingmagicallyagain]

I went through this too and the best thing I did was to give myself plenty of time. There is absolutely no rush. Contact your local Down Syndrome charities, talk to parents, educate yourself. You deserve every chance to make an informed decision. Whatever you decide, you can do this. PADS is a wonderful resource too.

I remember the shock and heartbreak and crying. Time made all the difference. And it really, really, really was all ok! This I absolutely promise.

[Hadd9]

I was given 1 in 95 after my quad test. Went for the NIPT test and it came back as 1 in 10000. However, I now have a 1 in 5 chance of Patau 😔. Had my amnio on Tuesday and waiting for the results.

Nothing was raised at my 12 weeks scan and they couldn’t get a nuchal reading as baby was moving too much!

Just feel lost..

[BabyPotato]

I'm sorry you're going through this @Kateb8020. Did Fetal Medicine tell you what the next steps might be? I think you have the option to confirm the results with amnio if you wanted to be absolutely certain? Also it might be worth speaking to ARC or other professionals who can help you decide what to do. There is plenty of help available. It's daunting at the moment but take it one day at a time.

@Hadd9 Sorry to hear you're in this situation too. I hope you get your results soon so you can start to move forwards. Waiting in limbo is the worst. Take care.

[hols86]

Hi hadde, I'm so sorry to hear what u are going thru did the Nipt not pick up patua? Thinking of u ☹️

[Hadd9]

Hi, hols86

NIPT did pick up the Patau but baby is okay from everything else. So confused as I was high risk DS and now Patau.

Hoping that it’s a false positive! Xx

[hols86]

Bless you, what a worry time for u. I have heard that is u get a positive for patau there's a chance of 1 in 5 your baby doesn't have the chromosome abnormalities so u still have a good chance all is ok! I've never heard of false negative, but false positive is a possibility. When do u find out I'm keeping everything crossed for u at this worrying time x

[hols86]

Hadd9, did the hospital say why u was classed high risk for Down syndrome?

[Hadd9]

I hope so!! I either find out today or tomorrow. So constantly checking my phone and listening out for a call!!

They never said anything, but I didn’t really ask. It is going to be one of my questions going forward. My head is all over.

I just keep hoping xx

[Hadd9]

Just got the call and sadly baby does have Patau Syndrome. Feel like I’ve been hit by a bus. Now sat waiting for my husband to return from work to let him know. 💔

[Sixtyorforty]

@Hadd9 so sorry to hear this. Lots of love x

[taisu]

So sorry to hear this for you @Hadd9 and @Kateb8020

Hadd9, I was also given the same diagnosis about 2 months ago so I can understand how you are feeling. It can feel like a very lonely experience but hope you know you are not alone. Sending you lots of love x

[hols86]

I'm so sorry to hear this 😥😭😢 thinking of you xxxx

[Pip12a]

We’ve sadly just had the call that our risk is over 99% for Down Syndrome, absolutely heartbroken 💔

[LaceyMermaid]

I’m so sorry to hear that @Pip12a

[Sixtyorforty]

@Pip12a really sorry to hear that. Be kind to yourself.

[Kateb8020]

Hi all Pip12a I'm sorry to hear this I'm going through the same . He had the CVS this week but the consultant said there was no nasal bone and so it's really just going to confirm the downs. We have now decided what to do but obviously it's heart breaking . Just got to be strong and try stay mentally sound . The sadness I've felt has been intense and I feel for everyone who is going through this too.

[Sixtyorforty]

@Kateb8020 how are you getting on?